pools 1 of 3

plural of pool
as in puddles
a small often deep body of water a secluded pool that has long been a locally favored spot for skinny-dipping

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pools

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noun (2)

plural of pool
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2
as in supplies
the number of individuals or amount of something available at any given time a pool of ideas ready to use whenever the cartoonist needs to meet a deadline

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as in funds
the total of the bets at stake at one time two coworkers split last week's football pool

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pools

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pool

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Noun
Williamson County Parks and Recreation manages 34 properties that offer a variety of services including tennis courts, soccer fields and pools. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024 Williamson County Parks and Recreation manages 34 properties that offer a variety of services including tennis courts, soccer fields and pools. Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Smeg 2 Slice Toaster $200 Amazon This trendy toaster merges form and function to make his breakfast spread.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The All-America Conference merges with the National Football League.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • Dream Drives for Kids is a nonprofit organization that connects children undergoing treatment for a wide range of childhood illnesses to some very cool cars and famous drivers.
    Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The primary suite sprawls over the entire second level and connects to an incredible private terrace overlooking the pool and ocean beyond.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Howdy Texas history fans, Today's columns unites holiday stories from Fort Worth, San Marcos and Austin.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Thankfully, the whimsical grouping of the North Pole pals unites their powers to hopefully make magic happen just in time for Christmas!
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • Dad Chris Tyrrell, who co-wrote the charming Christmas tune with his wife and daughter, even joins in for an exclusive mini family performance.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Nirvana joins all of the following acts, and so far, each of them has only managed a single 700-week charter on the Billboard 200.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Pools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pools. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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